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BJ51 BZR

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,357 mi
Last recorded144,357 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,357 miles

chassis rail and suspension heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 92,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,628 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,760 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BJ51 BZR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 BZR registered?

BJ51 BZR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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